“Providing uninterrupted services while promoting sustainable energy.” This isn’t just a motto it’s the mission of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority. SEWA ensures Sharjah residents and businesses have reliable utilities.
SEWA began as a private entity. It transitioned to government ownership in 1971 when the UAE formed. Later it became the Electricity and Water Department. As Sharjah grew SEWA became financially independent.
Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi issued the decree. This made SEWA an independent entity.
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority serves over 2 million people. It also serves industries across the emirate. SEWA manages electricity water and natural gas. It oversees their generation transmission and distribution.
Since 2020 Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi has been chairman. In 2015 SEWA became a profit-making organization. It contributed to government revenues. SEWA also won the Best Arab Electricity and Water Authority Award for 2014.
SEWA operates several power stations. These include Wasit Layyah and Hamriya. They also include Kalba and Khorfakkan Power Stations. The total installed capacity is at least 5000 MW. Transco in Abu Dhabi also supplies some power.
SEWA also operates water generation plants. These are mainly desalination plants. They include Layyah and Hamriya Plants. Other plants are ADWEA and UTICO. There are also Khorfakkan and Kalba plants.
SEWA provides multiple ways to check and pay bills. You can check your SEWA bill online. Visit the SEWA website. Navigate to Billing Services. Select View Bill. Enter your account or consumer number. You will then see your bill payment history and due date.
The SEWA mobile app is available on iOS and Android. You can check current bills and view payment history. You can also get due date notifications. Make payments directly through the app.
SEWA offers several payment methods. Pay online via the SEWA website. Use your credit or debit card. Make payments through the SEWA mobile app. Link your bank account or card. Pay via online banking portals ATMs and mobile banking apps.
SEWA has payment kiosks across Sharjah. Settle bills using cash or card. Set up direct debit through your bank. This ensures you never miss a bill payment.
To reduce your SEWA bills use energy-efficient appliances. Monitor usage during peak hours. Fix leaks and insulate your home. Install solar panels to reduce bills over time.
SEWA opened a new SCADA center in Nasseriya in 2015. By April 2018 it had implemented 40000 smart meters.
Staying on top of your SEWA bill payments is crucial. It ensures uninterrupted services. SEWA offers customer support to help.